Bridget Vaughn interviews two organizers from the Hyde Park Jazz Fest. Erisa Apantaku interviews multidisciplinary artist Benicia Blue. In between, the Weekly Read delivers commentary on Chris Rock's recent live show.

The Weekly Read was produced by Erisa Apantaku. Music heard during The Weekly Read was "Noah's Stark" by Krakatoa, available on www.freemusicarchive.org.

For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.

Hurricanes, earthquakes and ancestors, Oh my!

Each Weekly Read is written and directed by The Weekly Read - who is a Black, middle-aged, female amalgamation of south side Chicago living, western Pennsylvania parenting, Catholic school education, and one too many racial, social, and economic disparities.

This Weekly Read was produced by Erisa Apantaku. Music heard during the Weekly Read is "Cirrus" by Blue Dot Sessions available on www.freemusicarchive.org.

Musical episode double feature! First, Erisa Apantaku interviews Sol Patches, a musician from the South and West Sides of Chicago. Then, Erisa Apantaku interviews Oni Duval, a multi-genre bassist and composer. Both talk about their upcoming musical projects and their inspirations. Between interviews, the Weekly Read delivers her opinion on the origin of natural disasters.

The Weekly Read was produced by Erisa Apantaku. Music heard during The Weekly Read was "Cirrus" by Blue Dot Sessions, available on www.freemusicarchive.org.

For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.

Mercury Retrograde explained.

Each Weekly Read is written and directed by The Weekly Read - who is a Black, middle-aged, female amalgamation of south side Chicago living, western Pennsylvania parenting, Catholic school education, and one too many racial, social, and economic disparities.

This Weekly Read was produced by Sam Larsen. Music heard during the Weekly Read is "The Cypher" by Audiobinger available on www.freemusicarchive.org.

Erisa Apantaku interviews Chicago's first Youth Poet Laureate, E'Mon Lauren. Erisa Apantaku attends the first live storytelling event in the series Englewood Speaks, this one featuring the Young Men of Englewood.

Recorded live from WHPK 88.5 FM - The Pride of the South Side with your hosts Sam Larsen and Erisa Apantaku.

The Weekly Read was produced by Sam Larsen. Music heard during The Weekly Read was "The Cypher" by Audiobinger, available on www.freemusicarchive.org.

For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.

Speaking of removing monuments...

Each Weekly Read is written and directed by The Weekly Read - who is a Black, middle-aged, female amalgamation of south side Chicago living, western Pennsylvania parenting, Catholic school education, and one too many racial, social, and economic disparities.

This Weekly Read was produced by Sam Larsen. Music heard during the Weekly Read is "The Cypher" by Audiobinger available on www.freemusicarchive.org.

Bridget Vaughn interviews members of the African American Legacy, an initiative of the Chicago Community Trust. Erisa Apantaku interviews Brittany Nacole about her album Earf Gurl.

Recorded live from WHPK 88.5 FM - The Pride of the South Side with your hosts Sam Larsen and Erisa Apantaku.

The Weekly Read was produced by Sam Larsen. Music heard during The Weekly Read was "The Cypher" by Audiobinger, available on www.freemusicarchive.org.

For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.

The Read bids farewell to the ultimate reader.

Each Weekly Read is written and directed by The Weekly Read - who is a Black, middle-aged, female amalgamation of south side Chicago living, western Pennsylvania parenting, Catholic school education, and one too many racial, social, and economic disparities.

This Weekly Read was produced by Sam Larsen. Music heard during the Weekly Read is "The Cypher" by Audiobinger available on freemusicarchive.org.

Julie Xu covers the Resurrection Projects' Increase the Peace Campout. Bridget Vaughn interviews Liz Thompson of CAFE - the Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education - about philanthropy in the Black community of Chicago. Sam Larsen visits The Taste of Black Chicago.

Recorded live from WHPK 88.5 FM - The Pride of the South Side with your hosts Erisa Apantaku, Sam Larsen, and Andrew Koski.

The Weekly Read was produced by Sam Larsen. Music heard during The Weekly Read was "The Cypher" by Audiobinger, available on freemusicarchive.org.

For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.

HBO has a taste for slavery.

Each Weekly Read is written and directed by The Weekly Read - who is a Black, middle-aged, female amalgamation of south side Chicago living, western Pennsylvania parenting, Catholic school education, and one too many racial, social, and economic disparities.

This Weekly Read was produced by Sam Larsen. Music heard during the Weekly Read was "The Cypher" by Audiobinger available on freemusicarchive.org.